Wednesday, March 10, 2010

have you ever heard of a "happening"? wikipedia explains a "happening" as a performance that can take place anywhere and is meant to be considered art. last september my son ian and I came upon this sign while walking past union square in manhattan. of course we had to wait and see, you know, what was going to... happen.a minute or two later and seemingly out of nowhere, four musicians popped up and began to play some very good music. it was pretty cool. check out juliusc to find out more on their myspace page.

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I'm so fascinated by the woman in the foreground that I could hardly take my eyes off of her to look at the musicians. She is a show stealer. Anyway, this happening thing reminds me of the youtube video I saw of the performance in the Brussels (?) train station...Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBepgH00GM

I'm sure it was well rehearsed, but probably not in the actual venue. It's fairly magical. I like the concept of a happening, wherever it occurs.

What a fun post, Lily!! I love to "happen" on something like that, that I didn't expect! My oldest son is a musician and plays with several bands in Dallas although he has a more serious job as a graphic artist in the art department of a University there. I always enjoy my trips to Dallas and getting to go listen to the bands. Always fun! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

like miss b I thought the bald woman was maybe a bronzed statue - actually I thought it might be a guy but with that earring surely not but if a gal she must have a strapless top on but a what a polished pate.

I'm fascinated by the woman in the foreground too! And I also love to "happen" upon whatever interesting thing may be going on in Union Square. This all reminds me of London in the '60s—when "happenings" were definitely happening!

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